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Every year, over 10 million people are admitted to jails in the U.S.—causing immense harm and disruption to people’s lives, families, and communities. Too often, the harsh reality of life behind bars is invisible to the public. vera.org/the-human-toll…

Is capital punishment on its way out in the U.S.? Slowly but surely, it seems so. @MauriceChammah explains: trib.al/ZhEa2RD

From supporting legislation like the Abolition Amendment to using person-first language, here are six actions you can take to help build criminal legal and immigration systems that promote dignity and safety for all: ow.ly/ncR650MvsfO

BREAKING: We just released hundreds of documents showing how Arizona created a nationwide surveillance program to track Americans’ personal money transfers. It's one of the largest government surveillance programs in recent history.

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In order to lower the number of incarcerated people in NYC's jails, a new piece of legislation would allow jail population review teams to more effectively resolve cases of individuals who could be safely released. audacy.com/1010wins/news/…

Banning and restricting packages is one of many retributive ways the criminal legal system punishes people. It does nothing but make it harder for people in prison to stay connected to family and friends. New York must reverse these restrictions: vera.org/news/why-is-ne…

As per a law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York has now changed the word for a person serving prison time from "Inmate" to "Incarcerated person". Experts say the word "inmate" has dehumanizing effects. nsjonline.com/article/2022/0…

Colette Peters has been named as the next BOP Director tasked with reforming the agency accused of misconduct and corruption. @AP ow.ly/BA8N50JWoLN

"To combat drugs and weapons in correctional facilities, the government is cracking down on our care packages and forcing our loved ones to buy from overpriced contractors." thedailybeast.com/im-incarcerate…

Violence in prisons is a problem, and officers need to start listening to the people who ask for protection. npr.org/2022/05/31/110…

The police ethos of complete control is reinforced by recruiting, training, and strong unions; in many states, it is protected by law. trib.al/07Dfyrg

Humanitarian groups say efforts to avoid detection and near-certain expulsion under Title 42 has increased migrants’ chances of needing to be rescued — or of dying. trib.al/pLWLiBK

A federal appeals court recently limited the due process rights of detained immigrants to challenge their confinement, reports @washingtonpost: trib.al/bMkbwsl

A Pennsylvania case illustrates a national problem: People with psychiatric illnesses often remain incarcerated while they wait for a hospital bed. trib.al/6thtZSI

Two jurors found Reginald Reddick not guilty in 1997, yet he was nevertheless incarcerated. The evidence against him was mostly circumstantial. Now, he argues for a new trial, and if granted, this could affect thousands of similarly incarcerated people. themarshallproject.org/2022/05/10/the…

Surviving Prison is 90% Mental. That’s Why I Teach Workouts That Strengthen the Mind. trib.al/C7u7Bvs

New York City allocates $2.6 billion of its annual budget to jail systems—more than any other U.S. city. 86% of this budget will go to staffing, yet chronic absenteeism in the city's jail workforce contributes to the humanitarian crisis at Rikers Island: vera.org/news/more-corr…